BA Politics and International Relations & Social Policy
About this course
BA in Social Policy, Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The Parliamentary Studies module is co-taught with staff from the UK Parliament and Scottish Parliament. Students can participate in a vertically integrated project examining democratic governance and sustainable development in developing countries.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: Year 1 entry: 32-30
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 45%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 94%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Politics 1A: Concepts & Processes
- Politics 1B: Decision making & Outcomes
- Social Policy & Society in Contemporary Scotland
- Private Issues & Public Problems
- International Relations & Global Politics
- Political Philosophy
- Research Design for Political Science
- Can Democracy Deliver?
- Scottish Social Policy since 1845
- Key Concepts in Social Welfare
- The Making of Social Policy
- Quantitative Methods in Social Research
- Research Methods for Political Scientists
- European Politics
- American Politics
- Scottish Politics
- Chinese Politics
- Local Politics
- Parliamentary Studies
- Contemporary British Governance
- War, Terrorism & Conflict
- Philosophy of Economic Policy
- Research Methods in Social Policy
- Comparative Social Policy: Theories, Methods & Analysis
- Theories & Practices of Regulation & Governance
- Governance & Development
- Political Parties
- Comparative Politics
- Green Politics
- Political Behaviour
- Feminism & Politics
- International Relations Theory in a Global Age
- International Security: Concepts & Issues
- Analysing Religion & Politics
- Democratization
- Territorial Politics in the UK
- Transforming Democracies: Participation & Representation
- Global Challenges
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics and International Relations & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £38,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BA Politics and International Relations & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics and International Relations & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics and International Relations & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics and International Relations & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Politics and International Relations & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.